Sambar for Tiffin

Sambar is the most popular side dish for idli, or dosa (particularly masal dosa) all over India. But it is typically prepared by south Indians; others used to feel that their sambar is not as delicious as the one prepared by south Indians.

So here is the recipe for simple and delicious sambar that is a perfect accompaniment for idli, dosa, vada, vennpongal or kichadi:

Cooking Time: 30 min

Serves : 3

Ingredients:

Split green gram (moong dal or paasi paruppu) – 1/2 cup (100 g)

Onion – 1 No.

Tomato – 3 Nos.

Green chilli – 1 or 2 No.

Chilli powder – 1 tsp

Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp

Oil – 1 tbsp

Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp

Red chillies – 2 Nos

Asafoetida – a pinch

Sambar powder – 1/2 tsp

Coriander leaves – few sprigs

Salt – 1 tsp

Directions:

Slit green chillies, chop onions into long slices and chop tomatoes into small pieces.